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TANZANIA COFFEE BOARD

P.O BOX 732,MOSHI TANZANIA, Tel (027)2752324

Fax(027)2752026

TENDER No.PA/107/2014-15/N/02

FOR

PROVISION OF MOBILE PORTAL MARKET INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

GCC General Conditions of Contract

ICT International Competitive Tendering

IFQ Invitation for Quotation

NCT National Competitive Tendering

PE Procuring Entity

PPA 2011 Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2011

SCC Special Conditions of Contract

SP Service Provider

SoR Statement of Requirement

SIFQ Standard Invitation for Quotation

TIN Tax Identification Number

VAT Value Added Tax

SECTION I: INVITATION FOR QUOTATIONS

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TANZANIA COFFEE BOARD]

QUOTATION No: PA/107/2014-2015/CQ-N/01 for

THE PROVISION FOR MOBILE PORTAL MARKET INFORMATION

DISSEMINATION

INVITATION FOR QUOTATIONS Date: 19/09/2014 To: [Insert name of Service Provider]

1. This Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) follows the General Procurement Notice for the Tanzania coffee Board for the 2014/2015financial year that appeared in the Daily News Paper issued, ISSN 0826-3812. No.11199 of Friday 27th June 2014.

2. The Government of Tanzania has set aside funds for the operation of the

Tanzania coffee Board during the financial year 2014/2015 It is intended that part of the proceeds of the fund will be used to cover eligible payment under the contract for which this IFQ is issued.

3. You are hereby invited to submit your priced quotation for the provision of the services as described in the Statement of Requirement (SoR) and Prices as detailed in Section II.

4. All quotations in one original plus three (3) copies, properly filled in, and

enclosed in plain envelopes marked “Quotation No. PA/107/2014-2015/CQ-N/01,lot number 1. must be delivered to the address Tanzania Coffee Board

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5. Deadline for submission will be on 06/10/2014 at 4:00 am hours local time. Quotations will be opened promptly thereafter in public and in the presence of tenderers representatives who choose to attend in the opening at the Tanzania Coffee Board, Kahawa House, Board room ,2nd Floor.

6. Late, partial and electronic quotations, and quotations not opened at the quotation opening ceremony shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances.

DIRECTOR GENERAL TANZANIA COFFEE BOARD

P.O. BOX 732 MOSHI.

TEL: 02752324

SECTION II: STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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1) Provision of Mobile Portal Market Information Dissemination,

PA/107/2014-2015/CQ-N/01

Mobile Marketing

Application Mechanic Sheet – Coffee Price Update Background: Title: Coffee Price Update Campaign Renewal Date: Campaign End Date: Campaign summary: The service will be structured on MO Billing, the end user will SMS in First and Second level keyword to a Short code and get charged Tsh 150 per SMS. KAHAWA is the 1st Letter Key Word followed by BEI. The Short code should be fully registered with TCRA and operating Eg: <KAHAWA BEI > to ………………………… POINTS TO RESPONSIBILITY: CLIENT a) Client will ensure that incoming messages are delivered to the systems and outgoing

messages are being received to end users everyday b) Client should ensure that the application is tested every day and working

accordingly. TANZANIA COFFEE BOARD a) Tanzania Coffee Board will be fully and solely responsible for generating and

uploading all new Coffee prices that need to be disseminated via SMS on this service.

b) Tanzania Coffee Board will ensure that any fresh and new information items will be delivered by email or Fax to client, Monday to Friday. Please note that information received on Saturday and Sunday will NOT be uploaded during the weekend. Any information that is received during the weekend will be updated latest by 1100hrs on Monday.

c) All Coffee price updates required per SMS must be within 160 characters, including

spaces, comma’s, periods, etc.

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Pre-requisite for the Mechanism Short Code: …………………………... Platforms: ………………………… SMS Cost: ………………………….. (VAT Inclusive) Entry Mechanic: As per KAHAWA BEI Service as outlined below in the mechanics Return message: As per Coffee Price Update Service as outlined below in the mechanics SERVICE INVESTMENT: This proposal is based on a revenue share between Tanzania Coffee Board and client for building, setting up, maintaining and managing the campaign over a maximum period of 12 months. This Campaign investment includes the following.

TYPE

SERVICES

RATE

REMARKS

One Time Investment for subscribers12 months

• Set-Up Fees o for Vodacom TZ & Airtel TZ - and

Tigo Tz o Mechanic Design

Content Delivery Consultancy for the SMS Campaign Planning and execution Gateway and Software License Fee Short Code Usage Inter Connectivity Technical Support and

Maintenance. Project Management for a maximum

period of 12 Months Reporting and maintenance of the

URL

Additional Developments

Should the service be required to be expanded to a complex data base, then an additional design will be implemented.

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TOTAL INITIAL INVESTMENT The total Investment for this service over a period of 12 months is.............. excluding VAT. PROPOSAL FOR REVENUE SHARE: Revenue Share: ……………….. TANZANIA COFFEE BOARD, …………….. CLIENT Productions. The following is the example shareable revenue for each operator: Operator EUP VAT EUP

excl. VAT

Excise Duty (10%)

EUP excl.

VAT & Excise Duty

client Shareable Revenue

Tsh

TCB Revenue - Share-

70 %

Clients Revenue share- 30

%

Vodacom

Airtel

Tigo

1. Access Codes:

Operator Short Code (In)

Long Code (Out)

Price

Vodacom End-users charged Tsh ………… per SMS

Airtel End-users charged Tsh ………… per SMS

Tigo End-users charged Tsh ………… per SMS

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2. Mechanics

ENTRY MECHANICS

# 1st

LEVEL KEYWO

RD

1st LEVEL KEYWO

RD ALIASE

S

2nd LEVEL KEYWO

RD

2nd LEVEL KEYWO

RD ALIASE

S

3rd LEVEL KEYWO

RD

3rd LEVEL KEYWO

RD ALIASE

S

MECHANIC

DESCRIPTION

CORRECT RETURN

MESSAGE LENGTH

INCORRECT RETURN MESSAGE

LENGTH TARIFF

Entry Mechanic KW for KAHAWA <BEI>

Keyword Parameters: ……………………………………………………………………………….. URL and data collection/presentation requirements …………………………………………… Note:

Tenderers are encouraged to visit the site where services will be provided.

SECTION III: INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS

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1. The site will be at the [Insert physical address and location] and Services

should be completed within [Insert duration of the service] after the acceptance of the quotation no. [Insert quotation number], for Provision of [Insert service to be provided] services [Insert lot number and description].

2. Tenderer (SP) shall attach the following documents to its quotation:

2.1 A duly completed and signed priced quotation as per the Statement of Requirements and Schedule of Prices;

2.2 A valid Business License; 2.3 A valid VAT and TIN certificate; 2.4 A list of recent performed contracts of similar nature [insert

minimum number of contracts depending on the complexity of the service to be provided] including the names and addresses of the Employers for verification;

2.5 Tender Securing Declaration; 2.6 Power of Attorney; 2.7 Form of Integrity in Section IX dully filled and signed; and 2.8 [insert any other documents deemed necessary by the PE].

3. Information on technical specifications and drawings are detailed Section VI and Section VII respectively.

4. Tender price:

4.1 The contract shall be for scope of services as described in Section II.

4.2 Corrections, if any shall be made by crossing out, initialing, dating

and rewriting. 4.3 All duties, taxes and other levies payable by the Tenderer under

the contract shall be included in the total price. 4.4 The rates quoted by the Tenderer shall be fixed for the duration of

the contract and shall not be subject to adjustment on any account.

4.5 The prices should be quoted in Tanzania Shillings.

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5. The Tenderer shall complete the Quotation Submission Form which is attached as Section VIII. The Quotation Submission Form must be completed without any alterations to its format and no substitute shall be accepted.

6. The payment will be made in [Insert the currency of the payments].

7. Quotation shall remain valid for a period of not less than forty five (45)

days after the deadline for submission. 8. Alternative quotations are not applicable

9. If Alternative quotations are applicable Tenderer wishing to offer technical alternatives to the requirements of the quotation documents must also submit a quotation that complies with the requirements of the quotation documents, including the basic technical design as indicated in the specifications. In addition to submitting the basic quotation, the Tenderer shall provide all information necessary for a complete evaluation of the alternative by the PE, including technical specifications, breakdown of prices, and other relevant details. Only the technical alternatives, if any, of the lowest evaluated Tenderer conforming to the basic technical requirements shall be considered by the PE.

10. The quotation shall be completed and signed by an authorized

representative of the Tenderer. For this case a, Power of Attorney must be submitted together with this quotation.

11. The PE will evaluate and compare the quotations in the following manner:

11.1 Preliminary Examination: to determine substantially responsive quotations i.e. which are properly signed and conform to the terms and conditions and specifications.

11.2 Quotations determined to be substantially responsive will be

checked for any arithmetic errors. In case of any arithmetical discrepancy between the unit rate and amount quoted, then the unit rate shall prevail both for the evaluation of quotation and for subsequent contract agreement.

11.3 Comparison of quotations: in evaluating the quotations, the

evaluation committee will determine for each quotation the

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evaluated quotation price by adjusting the quotation prices as follows:

11.3.1 making any correction for errors; 11.3.2 making appropriate adjustment for any other acceptable

variations, deviations or omission; and 11.3.3 making appropriate adjustments to reflect discounts for the

award or other price modifications offered.

12. The PE will award the contract to the Tenderer whose quotation has been determined to be substantially responsive and who has quoted the lowest evaluated quotation price.

13. The PE reserves the right at the time of contract award to increase or

decrease up to fifteen percent (15%) of the quantity of services originally specified in the scope of services for each lot without any change in unit price or other terms of conditions and this shall be reflected in the form of contract.

14. Notwithstanding the above, the PE reserves the right to accept any

quotations and reject all quotations at any time prior to the award of contract.

15. The Tenderer whose bid is accepted will be notified for the award of

contract by the PE prior to expiration of the quotation validity period. [The form of contract including all conditions and terms of payments should be furnished to the tenderer with this invitation for quotations]

16. Tenderers have the right to seek for review of procurement decisions

pursuant to PART II (j) of Public Procurement Regulations - Government Notice No. 446 of 2013.

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SECTION IV: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

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Clause 1: Contract Documents

The Conditions of Contract and the Specifications form an integral part of the Contract Documents and they are to be read in conjunction with all other documents forming the Contract. In cases where there appears a conflict the priority of the documents shall be as stated in Clause 6 of these Conditions of Contract.

Clause 2: Definitions

In these Conditions of Contract the following expressions shall have the meanings assigned to them as hereunder:

The Client means the Government Entity procuring the

services as named in the Contract.

Service Provider means the person or persons or firm whose

quotation has been accepted by the Client. Service means the Service to be provided in accordance

with the contract.

Clause 3: Instructions

Instructions given by the Client shall be in writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication. If for any reason such instruction is given orally the SP shall comply with such instruction. Within a period of 7 days, the orally given instructions shall be confirmed in writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication.

Clause 4: Language

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All notices, instructions, correspondence or any other written documentation concerning the contract shall be specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).

Clause 5: Applicable Law

The contract, its meaning, interpretation and execution shall be governed by the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Clause 6: Priority of Contract Documents

The several documents forming the contract are to be taken as mutually explanatory of one another but in case of discrepancy the priority of the documents shall be as follows: i) Form of Agreement; ii) Letter of Acceptance; iii) Quotation Submission Form; iv) Special Conditions of Contract; v) General Conditions of Contract; vi) Drawings if any; vii) Statement of Requirements and Schedule of Prices; and viii) Any other document forming part of the contract (such

Minutes of clarifications, anti-bribery memorandum).

Clause 7: Execution of the Contract.

The SP shall provide all labour, tools, transport, materials and whatever is required for the provision of the services. The SP shall carry out the services in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents, and such additional instructions as may be issued from time to time.

Clause 8: Sub-contracting

The SP shall not sub-contract the whole or part of the work under this contract without prior written approval of the Client. Such approval shall not relieve the SP from any liability or obligation

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under the contract and the SP shall be responsible for default or negligence of any of the sub-contractor(s).

Clause 9: Supervision of Services by Service Provider

The SP shall execute the services with due diligence and comply with the standard of performance required by the Client so as to meet the specific requirements of quality, quantity and time frame. If at any time the Client observes laxity or serious departures from set norms, appropriate action(s) shall be taken by the SP to correct the situation.

Clause 10: Inspection The Client or his authorized representative has the right to inspect

the services and the SP shall provide reasonable assistance for the same as and when required by the Client.

Clause 11: Rejected Services

Services not in compliance with the requirements of the contract will be rejected. On the instruction of the Client, the SP shall at his own cost correct or re-execute such rejected Services to the full satisfaction of the Client.

Clause 12: Insurances The SP shall provide, in the joint names of the Client and the SP,

insurance cover for loss, or damage, theft and other related situation to Client’s office, equipment, plant, and materials that may be caused by negligence of the staff of the SP. The SP shall also provide insurance cover for compensation of personal injury or death of the employee of the SP while they are at work.

Clause 13: Liabilities of the Service Provider

The SP shall keep the Client harmless against all claims arising from loss or damage to third parties. He shall fully indemnify the

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Client against any liability arising under the Employment and Workmen's Compensation ordinances or similar laws.

Clauses 14: Force Majeure

14.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of GCC Clauses 22 and 23, the SP shall not be liable for liquidated damages, or termination for default if and to the extent that its delay in performance or other failure to perform its obligations under the Contract is the result of an event of Force Majeure.

14.2 For purposes of this Clause, “Force Majeure” means an

event beyond the control of the SP and not involving the SP’s fault or negligence and not foreseeable. Such events may include, but are not restricted to, acts of the Client in its sovereign capacity, wars or revolutions, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, and freight embargoes.

14.3 If a Force Majeure situation arises, the SP shall promptly

notify the Client in writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication of such condition and the cause thereof. Unless otherwise directed by the Client in writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication, the Client shall continue to perform its obligations under the Contract as far as is reasonably practical, and shall seek all reasonable alternative means for performance not prevented by the Force Majeure event.

14.4 In the event of any loss or damage happening from any

operation of the forces of nature against which the parties to the contract could not reasonably have foreseen, such a loss or damage shall be born by both the Client and the SP.

Clause 15: Quality of Service and Workmanship

All services and workmanship shall be of the respective kind and quality as provided for in the contract and in accordance with the Clients instructions and subjected to such tests as the Client may require.

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Clause 16: Access to Materials

The SP shall identify all sources of materials required for works prior to the commencement of the services. The Client shall where required facilitate access to such sources. The SP shall not use materials designed under this contract without prior written authorization of the Client.

Clause 17: Exit of Site

Upon completion of the services the SP shall remove from the site all equipment, tools, surplus materials, and rubbish and shall have the site clean and in a condition satisfactory to the Client.

Clause 18: Health and Safety and Protection of the Environment.

The SP shall through the contract period have full regard for the health and safety of the working zone and all persons entitled to be on the site and to keep the site in an orderly state to avoid any danger to such persons.

The SP shall comply with all the existing environmental requirements and regulations as stipulated by the Government of Tanzania.

Clause 19: Commencement and Completion of Service.

The SP shall commence and complete the services within the time specified in the SCC or within an extended contract period if such extended time is allowed by the Client.

Clause 20: Variation

The Client may make any variation of the form, quality or quantity of the services and he shall have the authority to instruct the SP accordingly. Such variation(s) shall be through a Variation Order to the Contract. The Client shall determine the amount (if any) which in his opinion should be added to or deducted from the sum named in the contract in respect of any extra or additional work done or work omitted by such order. The amount so determined shall be

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based on the quotation unit rates or in case no unit rate is applicable, such other rate as will be determined by the Client and agreed by the SP.

Clause 21: Payments

21.1 Advance Payment

An advance payment of the percentage specified in the SCC of contract value may be provided upon submission of acceptable collateral as specified in the SCC. This advance payment will be deducted in equal installments against each bill submitted by the SP, and shall be wholly recovered.

21.2 Interim Payments Payments will be made to the SP monthly after submission of an Invoice if the service provided is in compliance with the terms of the contract. With each Invoice, retention money of amount stated in the SCC will be withheld up to a maximum of 10% of contract price. Such retention money will be released within the period specified in the SCC. The amount due to the SP under any Invoice shall be paid by the Client to the Services Provider within the time specified in the SCC after submission of Invoice by the SP. 21.3 Final Payment The Final Invoice shall be effected within 28 working days after the date of submission to Client, provided that all services, corrections and repairs, if any, have been executed to the satisfaction of the Client. 21.4 Delayed Payments

If the Client fails to make payment within the time stated the Client shall pay to the SP interest at the rate stated in the SCC.

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21.5 Deductions to Payments The Client shall be entitled to deduct any sums, advances or debts recoverable from the SP to the Client from any sums payable by the Client to the SP under this contract provided that this provision shall not affect any other remedy by action at law or otherwise by which the Client may be entitled to the recovery of any such moneys. 21.6 Payment to Workmen In case of failure of payment of wages or any other compensation due to the workmen and/or rental fees for equipment/ vehicle hire and material under this contract the Client shall be entitled to withhold payments from the SP. The Client shall make use of such withheld payments to pay the SP's workmen, their wages or other compensation and/or outstanding rental fees and such payments shall be treated as the payment received from the Client by the SP under this contract.

Clause 22: Liquidated Damages

If the SP fails to perform the services within the time stated in the contract or within any extended time allowed for by the Client the SP shall pay to the Client as Liquidated Damages at a rate of 0.1% of the Contract price per day to a maximum of 10% of contract price.

Clause 23: Settlement of Disputes 23.1 If disputes arise they shall be settled by mutual discussions.

If after thirty (30) days, the parties have failed to resolve their dispute or difference by such mutual consultation, then either party shall refer the dispute in writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication to the adjudicator with a copy to the other party.

23.2 The Adjudicator stated in the SCC shall give a decision in

writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication within twenty eight (28) days of receipt of a notification of a dispute.

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23.3 The Adjudicator shall be paid by the hour at the rate specified in the SCC, together with reimbursable expenses of the types specified in the SCC, and the cost shall be divided equally between the Client and the SP, whatever decision is reached by the Adjudicator. Either party may refer a decision of the Adjudicator to an Arbitrator within twenty eight (28) days of the Adjudicator’s written decision. If neither party refers the dispute to arbitration within the above twenty eight (28) days, the Adjudicator’s decision will be final and binding.

23.4 Should the Adjudicator resign or die, or should the Client

and the SP agree that the Adjudicator is not functioning in accordance with the provisions of the Contract a new Adjudicator will be jointly appointed by the Client and the SP. In case of disagreement between the Client and the SP, within thirty (30) days, the Adjudicator shall be designated by the Appointing Authority designated in the SCC at the request of either party, within fourteen (14) days of receipt of such request.

23.5 Any dispute or difference in respect of which a notice of

intention to commence arbitration has been given, in accordance with this Clause, shall be finally settled by arbitration. Arbitration may be commenced prior to or after rendering the services under the Contract.

23.6 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the

arbitration procedure published by the institution named and in the place shown in the SCC.

23.7 Notwithstanding any reference to arbitration herein,

(a) the parties shall continue to perform their respective

obligations under the Contract unless they otherwise agree; and

(b) the Client shall pay the SP any monies due the SP.

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Clause 24: Termination of Contract

24.1 If the SP fails to commence the services within the specified time or there are reasons to believe that he may not complete the services within the specified time or there are delays beyond the completion date or he fails to comply with any one of the contract conditions or he pays no attention to the instructions issued by the Client or he becomes bankrupt, the Client shall be entitled to terminate the contract and engage a new SP to provide the Service.

24.2 If the Client fails to pay the SP within 60 days of the date of

the submission of claim by the SP, the SP may terminate the contract

Clause 25: Payment if Contract Terminated

If the contract is terminated, the SP shall be paid by the Client, in so far as such amounts or items shall not have already been covered by payments on account made to the SP, for all service provided prior to the date of termination at the rates and prices provided in the contract. Provided always that against any payments due from the Client under this clause the Client shall be entitled to be credited with any outstanding balances due from the SP for advances in respect of plant/equipment/vehicles and materials and any sum previously paid by the Client to the SP in respect of the provision of the services.

Clause 30: Assignment

The SP shall not assign, in whole or in part, its obligations to perform under this Contract, except with the prior written consent of the Client.

Clause 31: Notices 31.1 Any notice given by one party to the other pursuant to this Contract shall be sent to the other party in writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication and confirmed in writing or in electronic forms that provide record of the content of communication to the other party’s address specified in the Local Purchase Order.

31.2 A notice shall be effective when delivered or on the notice’s effective date, whichever is later.

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Clause 32: Change of Laws and Regulations If after the date invitation to quotations, any law or regulation

changed in United Republic of Tanzania (which shall be deemed to include any change in interpretation or application by competent authorities) that subsequently affects the duration of the contract and/or the contract price, then such duration and/or contract price shall be correspondingly increased or decreased, to the extent that the Contractor has thereby been affected in the performance of any of its obligations under the contract.

SECTION V: SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

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The following specific data for the Non-Consultant Services to be procured shall complement, supplement, or amend the provisions in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Whenever there is a conflict, the provisions in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) shall prevail over those in the GCC.

SCC Clause

No.

GCC Clause

No.

Amendments of, and Supplement to, Clauses in the General Conditions of Contract

1 4.0 Language of the Contract: English

2 19.0 Contract start date: After date of signing the contract

3 19.0 Time for completion is twelve (12) months from the contract start date.

4 21.1 Advance payment not applicable.

Acceptable collateral shall be in the form of irrevocable bank guarantee from a reputable Bank of the same amount.

5 21.2 Percentage of retention money: Not applicable

The amount due to the SP under any Invoice shall be paid by the Client to the Services Provider within 14 working days after submission of Invoice by the SP.

6 21.4 If the Client fails to make payment within one month the Client shall pay to the SP interest at the rate prevailing in the market.

7 23.2 The Adjudicator shall be appointed as agreed by both parties

8 23.3 Rate of the Adjudicator fees shall be as agreed upon appointment.

9 23.4 Appointing Authority for the Adjudicator shall be both parties

10 23.6 Arbitration institution shall be as agreed by both parties

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SECTION VI: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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(Insert specifications if not the same as in the Description of services)

SECTION VII: DRAWINGS

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(Insert DRAWINGS if any) N/A

SECTION VIII: FORMS

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[insert letterhead paper of the Tenderer full postal address, and telephone, facsimile and telex numbers and cable address]

QUOTATION SUBMISSION FORM

…………………………….[date] To: [insert full address of Procuring Entity] We offer to provide the [insert description of service and Quotation No.] in accordance with the Conditions of Contract accompanying this Quotation for the Contract Price of [insert amount in words, figures and currency]. We also offer to complete the said services within a period of [insert period] that includes mobilization period. This quotation and your written acceptance of it shall constitute a binding Contract between us. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation you receive. We hereby confirm that this quotation complies with the conditions required by the Invitation for Quotations. Authorized Signature: ……………………………………………………………… Name and Title of Signatory: …………………………………………...…………. Name of Tenderer: …………………………………………………………

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1. Tender Securing Declaration

Date: [insert date (as day, month and year)] Tender No.: [insert number of tendering process]

Alternative No.: [insert identification No if this is a Tender for an alternative]

To: [insert complete name of Procuring Entity]

We, the undersigned, declare that:

We understand that, according to your conditions, tenders must be supported by a Tender Securing Declaration.

We accept that we will automatically be suspended from being eligible for tendering in any contract with the Procuring Entity for the period of time to be determined by the Authority, if we are in breach of our obligation(s) under the tender conditions, because we:

(a) have withdrawn or modified our Tender during the period of tender validity specified in the Form of Tender;

(b) Disagreement to arithmetical correction made to the tender price; or

(c) having been notified of the acceptance of our Tender by the Procuring Entity during the period of tender validity, (i) failure to sign the contract if required by Procuring Entity to do so or (ii) fail or refuse to furnish the Performance Security or to comply with any other condition precedent to signing the contract specified in the tendering documents.

We understand this Tender Securing Declaration shall expire if we are not the successful Tenderer, upon the earlier of (i) our receipt of your notification to us of the name of the successful Tenderer; or (ii) twenty-eight days after the expiration of our Tender.

Signed: [insert signature of person whose name and capacity are shown]

In the capacity of [insert legal capacity of person signing the Tender Securing Declaration]

Name: [insert complete name of person signing the Tender Securing Declaration]

Duly authorized to sign the tender for and on behalf of: [insert complete name of Tenderer]

Dated on ____________ day of __________________, _______ [insert date of signing]

Corporate Seal (where appropriate)[Insert Name of Procuring Entity]

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[Insert logo]

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE

…………………………… [date] To: [name and address of the Service Provider]

This is to notify you that your quotation dated [insert date] for provision of the [insert description of service and quotation number, as given in the quotation documents] for the Contract Price of [insert amount in words, figures and currency], as corrected and modified in accordance with the Instructions to Tenderers is hereby accepted. You are required to sign the Contract Agreement and commence the service within [insert period] from the date of signing the contract. Authorized Signature: …………………………………………………………………. Name and Title of Signatory: …………………………………………………………. Name of Client: ………………………………………..…………………………………

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FORM OF CONTRACT AGREEEMENT THIS CONTRACT AGREEMENT is made this [insert date] day of [insert month] [insert year] between [name and address of Client] (hereinafter called “the Client”) of the one part and [name and address of Service Provider] (hereinafter called “the Service Provider”) of the other part: WHEREAS the Client invited quotations for provision of services, viz., [insert brief description of services to be provided] and has accepted a quotation by the Service Provider for the services in the sum of [insert contract price in words, figures and currency] (hereinafter called "the Contract Price"). NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS: 1. In this Agreement words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively assigned to them in the Conditions of Contract hereinafter referred to.

2. The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of this Agreement, viz: -

i) This Form of Contract Agreement; ii) Letter of Acceptance; iii) Quotation Submission Form; iv) Special Conditions of Contract; v) General Conditions of Contract; vi) Technical Specifications if any; vii) Drawings if any; viii) Statement of Requirements and Schedule of Prices; ix) Any other document forming part of the contract (Minutes

of clarifications, anti-bribery memorandum). 3. All the aforesaid documents are hereinafter referred to as ‘the Contract’

and shall be taken as complementary and mutually explanatory of one another but in case of ambiguities or discrepancies shall take precedence in the order set out above.

4. In consideration of the payments to be made by the Client to the Service

Provider as hereinafter mentioned, the Service Provider hereby covenants with the Client to execute and complete the Services in conformity, in all respects, with the provisions of the Contract.

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The Client hereby covenants to pay the Service Provider in consideration of the execution and completion of the Services, the sum of [insert amount in words, figures and currency], hereinafter referred to as the “Contract Price”, at the times and in the manner prescribed by the Contract.

IN WITNESS whereof the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in accordance with their respective laws the day and year first above written. SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CLIENT:

In the presence of

........................................................... ........................................................ Signature Signature

(Name).............................................. (Name) ..........................................

(Occupation).................................... (Occupation).................................

ON BEHALF OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER: In the presence of ........................................................... ....................................................... Signature Signature

(Name).............................................. (Name)...............................................

(Occupation).................................... (Occupation).....................................

(Address).......................................... (Address)...........................................

SECTION IX: INTEGRITY

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UNDERTAKING BY SERVICE PROVIDER ON ANTI – BRIBERY POLICY / CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME

We, [insert name of the service provider], place importance on competitive tendering taking place on a basis that is free, fair, competitive and not open to abuse. We are pleased to confirm that we will not offer or facilitate, directly or indirectly, any improper inducement or reward to any public officer, their relations or business associates, in connection with this quotation, or in the subsequent performance of the contract if it is successful.

We have an Anti-Bribery Policy/ Code of Conduct and a Compliance Program which includes all reasonable steps necessary to assure that the No-bribery commitment given in this statement will be complied with by our management and employees as well as by all third parties working with us on the public sector projects or contract including agents, consultants, consortium partners, sub-contractors and service providers. Copies of our Anti- Bribery Policy/Code Conduct and Compliance Program are attached.

______________________________ _______________ (Name of the Authorized Person) Signature

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